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She knew, and had rather revelled in the idea, that she should have to give up many luxuries, which had only been troubles and trammels to her freedom in Harley Street. Her keen enjoyment of every sensuous pleasure, was balanced finely, if
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Already quite a few references to wealth and the disparity between the haves and have nots. Also many references to the role of marriage in financial security.
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